Haworthia cymbiformis ‘Green Rose’ — Green Rose Haworthia

🌱 Morphology
     A delicate-looking cultivar that forms compact rosettes of fleshy, broad, ovate or triangular leaves arranged in a spiral like rose petals. Its main appeal is the fresh, bright green of its leaves, whose translucent tips act as small windows that allow light to reach the inner tissues. The leaves are smooth and slightly convex, and may display darker longitudinal lines that accentuate their transparency. In good light, the rosette grows more compact, while filtered light helps preserve its green hue. It may produce basal offsets and form dense clumps over time.

🌍 Origin, habitat, and family
Haworthia cymbiformis is native to the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, particularly the Gqeberha region (formerly Port Elizabeth) and the surrounding valleys and rocky slopes. It grows in crevices, on rocky outcrops, and in shallow soils, often partly sheltered by other plants or by the terrain. Its habitat receives variable rainfall throughout the year, with some locations influenced by summer rains. This irregular water availability, combined with moderate temperatures, supports flexible growth adapted to environmental conditions. ‘Green Rose’ is a horticultural cultivar selected for its green rosette and leaf arrangement, not a wild population with its own distribution.

Family Asphodelaceae, tribe Alooideae, genus Haworthia.

❄️ Temperature — USDA 10a
It tolerates minimum temperatures close to −1 °C for short periods, provided the substrate is dry and the plant is protected from prolonged frost. A combination of cold and persistent moisture can damage the roots and encourage rot.

☀️ Lighting
It prefers bright, filtered light or bright partial shade. A PAR DLI of 8–15 mol/m²/day helps maintain a compact rosette and rich green color. Strong direct sun, especially in summer, may cause burns or reddish tones; gradual acclimation is recommended whenever light levels are increased.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Opportunistic. It can grow whenever moderate temperatures, suitable light, and available moisture coincide. Water thoroughly when the substrate is dry, then allow it to dry completely before watering again. During heat waves, its growth may slow, so it is best to reduce watering frequency. Watering should also be less frequent in the colder months. An airy substrate and effective drainage are essential to prevent root loss due to excess moisture.

🌸 Flowering
It produces a slender, elongated flower stalk bearing small, tubular white flowers marked with greenish or brownish lines. Flowering is subtle and occurs when the plant has favorable growing conditions.

🌿 Nutrition
During active growth, we recommend Desert CHOICE® Aloes, Haworthias & Co., which is high in potassium and bioavailable calcium. Apply with watering, reducing or suspending fertilization during periods of rest or inactivity.

9 × 9 cm pot

This is a truly unique xerophyte, grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and in substrate enriched with mycorrhizal fungi.

* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the plant you receive may vary slightly from the product image. The photo description specifies the plant’s measurements, but these may also vary slightly because, after all, it’s a living thing! Each plant at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.